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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.08, 769.56 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.08, 769.56 and 147.91 is: 221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.08 : 769.56 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.08/769.56 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.08x = 769.56 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.08x = 113,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,823.14/513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.84

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